Overview

• Matzav reports that an Israeli Air Force strike in Gaza’s Central Camps killed Iyad Abu Yosef, identified as the deputy head of Hamas’ Naval Police.
• According to the report, targeting data came from the Israeli Navy and the IDF Intelligence Directorate under Operation Gideon’s Chariots II.
• The article describes Yosef as having taken part in the October 7 attack and later in ambushes and protection of Hamas military assets.
• The operation is framed as an effort to dismantle Hamas’ naval infrastructure and remove senior operatives linked to maritime intelligence and control.
• The report credits the Navy’s 916th fleet with providing direct fire support and real-time coordination with ground forces and the Air Force, and it offers no independent confirmation from Hamas.